Last Updated: October 20th, 2025
Who we are
Red Oak Appraisals (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://oakval.com. We provide residential real estate appraisal services throughout Greater St. Louis, including St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, and Warren Counties.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
- Contact details — name, email, phone number, and property address provided through contact or quote forms.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, and device information (used for analytics and security).
- Property data — information necessary to complete appraisal assignments.
We do not create user accounts or collect payment information directly through our website.
Comments
Our website currently does not allow public comments, so no comment data is collected. If this feature is ever enabled, WordPress’ standard protections against spam and misuse will apply.
Media
If you upload files through a contact form (e.g., property photos or documents), please remove any embedded EXIF GPS location data before uploading. Visitors cannot access uploaded files directly.
Cookies
Our site uses limited cookies for:
- Analytics: to understand site usage (via Google Analytics).
- Functionality: to maintain session performance and prevent spam form submissions.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting most site features.
Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., maps, YouTube videos, or property-related widgets). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating site, which may collect data or use cookies under their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be shared only with:
Regulatory bodies when required by law or USPAP compliance.
Lenders or clients for appraisal engagement purposes.
Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools) who operate under confidentiality agreements.
How Long We Retain Data
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months for customer service and recordkeeping, unless required longer for legal or regulatory reasons. Analytics data may be retained by Google according to their standard data retention policies.
Your Rights
If you have provided personal information via our forms, you may request:
- A copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction or deletion of your information (unless retention is required by law).
Requests can be sent to:
📧 jacobtannercoffman@gmail.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data collected through the website may be processed and stored on secure servers within the United States. Spam detection and analytics tools (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA, Google Analytics) may process anonymized visitor data under their respective privacy policies.
Data Security
We use SSL encryption, secure hosting via EasyWP, and limited access controls to protect your information. While no online system is entirely risk-free, we take reasonable measures to safeguard all collected data.
Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, corrections, or data removal requests:
Red Oak Appraisals
https://oakval.com
📧 jacobtannercoffman@gmail.com